Doing the job safely a must

Employee Safety is not only a top priority at Tinker, but it is also the second of four Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center breakthrough performance areas for fiscal 2011.In late October, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, OC-ALC commander, introduced four BPAs at the State of the ALC presentation. Designed as

Col. Miller new ALC vice commander

Col. Evan Miller will succeed Col. Paul Waugh today as the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center vice commander.Four months ago, Colonel Miller, former 76th Propulsion Maintenance Group commander, was promoted to OC-ALC/CV but did not immediately transition to his new position. Instead, in the interim

Flying high

Tracking utility cost just got easier with new website

The 72nd Air Base Wing Civil Engineer Directorate launched an informative interactive Web page to help the Tinker community reach established energy and water reduction goals. Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, made energy conservation a main strategic goal and

Annual holiday parade, tree lighting set for Dec. 1

Listen closely to the winter winds and you might hear the clip-clop, clip-clop of horse's hoofs and the faint sounds of holiday carolers singing as preparations are being made for the annual holiday parade and tree lighting Dec. 1. The parade will start at 4:30 p.m. at the Tinker Elementary School

Tinker varsity soccer season ends with playoff loss

If nothing else, the playoff game between Tinker and the Cosmos was interesting. Although it ended Tinker's men's varsity soccer season, it was memorable.On a brisk 46-degree Sunday evening, Nov. 14, Tinker lost 0-2, their second playoff game, at South Lakes Soccer Club in Oklahoma City. But, more

Talking trends

Command approaching federal goal for small-business contracts

As the Air Force command focused on acquisition of weapon systems and related hardware, Air Force Materiel Command stands to make a noticeable contribution to a stepped-up effort by the federal government to increase awards of contracts to small businesses.In summer 2009, the Department of Commerce

BPA No. 1: Planning to make a difference

In late October, Maj. Gen. David Gillett, Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center commander, introduced the Breakthrough Performance Area concept at the State of the ALC presentation. There are four desired BPAs. Each has its own objective and correlates with a specific strategic goal. Designed as a

ACC command chief speaks of sacrifice, strong enlisted force

Chief Master Sgt. Martin Klukas, the command chief master sergeant for Air Combat Command, visited the 552nd Air Control Wing Nov. 3-5.The mission-focused chief said in order to accomplish the objective and stay on budget, the Air Force needs the best and brightest Airmen out there."Something big on